The Last Post Ceremony commemorating the service of (5402) Private John Charles Mayo, 54th Battalion, AIF, First World War, 1914-1918

Last Post Ceremony

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The Last Post Ceremony is presented in the Commemorative area of the Australian War Memorial each day. The ceremony commemorates more than 102,000 Australians who have given their lives in war and other operations and whose names are recorded on the Roll of Honour. At each ceremony the story behind one of the names on the Roll of Honour is told. Hosted by Craig Berelle, the story for this day was on 5402 Private John Charles Mayo. The address was read by Chief Petty Officer Chris Moran.

Date

2013-09-30

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Related records

H05999

Photograph H05999 First World War, 1914-1918

Studio portrait of 5402 Private (Pe) John Charles Mayo. A 35 year old station hand from Uabba via Lake Cargelligo, NSW prior to enlistment, Pte Mayo embarked with the 17th Reinforcements, 2nd Battalio

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